Tularemia is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis. It is a disease that affects animals and humans. Rabbits, hares, and rodents are especially susceptible to the disease but it can affect a variety of mammals. Tularemia can be found throughout the United States. The bacteria can be spread by bites of fleas, ticks, and other arthropods.

For more information on tularemia in humans, visit the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) and Center for Disease Control (CDC) websites: